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Sugar Skulls and Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico
Sugar Skulls and Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico
Teacher Tuesday: Using Passports Lesson Plans in the Summer
Teacher Tuesday: Using Passports Lesson Plans in the Summer
6 Photos That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust
6 Photos That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust
Part 1: Rome, 20 Years on
By Julian Moseley If it were not for a strange and tragic turn of events, I would not have been flying over the Mediterranean Sea, bound for Rome. I was last with a group from Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1994, and since th
Teacher Tuesday: D-Day Primary Sources
In honor of America’s Greatest Generation and the sacrifices they made to save the world from NAZI militarism and totalitarianism and in remembrance of the recent 70th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, the Curriculum De
Group Leader Forum
Passports has launched an interactive forum for teachers to share destination ideas, fundraising tips, student recruiting strategies, and travel tech advice for group tours
Teacher Tuesday: Annual AP Conference
July 9-13, 2014, passports staff from the Curriculum and Sales departments went on the road when we attended the annual AP Conference, held this year at the Philadelphia Convention Center. A gathering place for teachers,
Thanksgiving Travel Tips You'll Be Thankful for
Thanksgiving Travel Tips You'll Be Thankful for
Teacher Tuesday: Independence Day Primary Sources
Teacher Tuesday: Independence Day Primary Sources
June 2- June 6 Lesson Plan Roundup
Summer Project Continued: Like many of our classroom teachers, the passports Curriculum Department has taken on a summer project. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be reviewing each of our current lesson plans, revising the
Passports vs. Your Travel Company
You asked, and we listened. Why should you choose passports over that other travel company? Click below to find out — we’ve done all the work for you! The Bottom Line passports is a quality tour company with hotels, meal
Take Our Buzzfeed Quiz! Which European Country Should You Visit?
Take Our Buzzfeed Quiz! Which European Country Should You Visit?
Tour Director Lecture Series May 4 - May 8
The lectures are appropriate for students of all ages and are provided free of charge. Each lecture features: An introduction of the topic, a 20-30 minute presentation by a Passports Tour Director, questions from the at
Selecting the Right Tour for Your Group
Selecting the right tour for your group has never been easier!
New Features on Passports.com for Students
TRIP-RELATED RESOURCES Now passports students have access to never-before-available resources applicable to their tour, fun contests, travel tips, and trip-friendly apps for their electronic travel-worthy devices!
June 9- June 13 Lesson Plan Roundup
Summer Project Continued: Like many of our classroom teachers, the passports Curriculum Department has taken on a summer project. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be reviewing each of our current lesson plans, revising the
Today in Travel History: The Islands of Trinidad and Tobago
Today in Travel History: The Islands of Trinidad and Tobago
The Old Country
I’ve been a genealogy buff for a while now, having traced both sides of my family back eight generations. The data is fascinating and steeped in history, and reminds me of the older people in my family who were sti
What Is a Global Education and Why Is It So Important?
At its core, global education means teaching students how to be flexible and creative when trying to understand and act upon issues of global significance.
Part 3: Rome, 20 Years on
By Julian Moseley Buongiorno, Fiumicino! The day a tour group arrives overseas can be so many things at once; tiring, stressful, nerve-wracking on the one side; fun, exciting and joyous even, on the other. It’s essential
Free day in Dublin?
A full one-day Dublin itinerary covers traditional Irish breakfast, Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Guinness Storehouse, and live pub music for student travelers with free time
Why Group Travel?
Educational group travel offers high school students transformative benefits including cultural immersion, language learning, independence, and expanded academic knowledge — here's why it matters
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Real Travel Talk with Dave - April 2022
After two months of leading groups in Europe, we've learned a lot about what travel will be like this year. Let's talk about it!